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Cancer Support

Solly Mack

(93,349 posts) Tue Apr 15, 2014, 03:08 PM Apr 2014

I've just been diagnosed with cancer. [View all]

Well, shortly after 9:30 CDT was when I found out. Got the biopsy results. Doctor didn't even charge me for the visit. Guess bad news is free. Awfully nice about it. Even looked pained to tell me.

Oral cancer.

I go to the oncologist/oral surgeon on May 1st. I'll know more then.

Not sure how I feel to be honest.

Lots of emotions running through me right now.

I feel normal and want to go about being normal.

Still..damn.

I have cancer.

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I've just been diagnosed with cancer. [View all] Solly Mack Apr 2014 OP

. NRaleighLiberal Apr 2014 #1

I needed that. Solly Mack Apr 2014 #3

Oh my dear Solly Mack... CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2014 #2

Thank you, CaliforniaPeggy Solly Mack Apr 2014 #6

What type of oral cancer? Where is it? I was diagnosed with Stage IV sinkingfeeling Apr 2014 #4

Squamous cell, cheek. Rare spot I was told. Solly Mack Apr 2014 #7

Solly Mack, you may hear about terrible things to come with radiation to sinkingfeeling Apr 2014 #22

I appreciate the honesty and I know I'll need the support of others to help me along the way. Solly Mack Apr 2014 #23

Damn. lumberjack_jeff Apr 2014 #5

Ditto and sending good thoughts to you, sir. CurtEastPoint Apr 2014 #8

Thanks you, lumberjack_jeff Solly Mack Apr 2014 #11

I'm a survivor Viva_La_Revolution Apr 2014 #9

Thanks, Viva_La_Revolution. Solly Mack Apr 2014 #12

Shit! NYC_SKP Apr 2014 #10

Thanks, NYC_SKP. Solly Mack Apr 2014 #13

Sending positive vibrations. Continue to be normal. Wishing you the absolute best. LoisB Apr 2014 #14

Thank you, LoisB. Solly Mack Apr 2014 #15

Big vibes going your way. applegrove Apr 2014 #16

Thank you, applegrove Solly Mack Apr 2014 #18

So sorry to hear this Ruby the Liberal Apr 2014 #17

Thanks, Ruby. Solly Mack Apr 2014 #19

Waiting is the worst Ruby the Liberal Apr 2014 #20

I'm fortunate on the insurance even though my biopsy was from a Dr not on my plan. Solly Mack Apr 2014 #21

Sorry to read this ... slipslidingaway Apr 2014 #24

Thanks. Solly Mack Apr 2014 #25

Sounds as if you are balancing the need to be informed and ask questions ... slipslidingaway Apr 2014 #32

Don't read too much on the internet just yet. You'll scare yourself Nay Apr 2014 #26

Thank you, Nay. Solly Mack Apr 2014 #27

Agree with being careful what you read. It can scare you needlessly. McCamy Taylor Apr 2014 #28

Thank you, McCamy. Solly Mack Apr 2014 #29

Sorry to hear that Tab Apr 2014 #30

Thank you, Tab. Solly Mack Apr 2014 #31

Totally understand how you feel KaryninMiami Apr 2014 #33

Sending you hugs! Thank you for your words! Solly Mack Apr 2014 #34

Keeping you in thoughts and prayers tomorrow. Ruby the Liberal Apr 2014 #35

Thanks, Ruby! Solly Mack Apr 2014 #36

Happy Anniversary! Ruby the Liberal Apr 2014 #37